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Susan Cooper

1 series 6 books in order

Susan Mary Cooper (born 23 May 1935) is an English author of children's books. She is best known for The Dark Is Rising, a contemporary fantasy series set in England and Wales that incorporates British mythology, including Arthurian legends and Welsh folk heroes. In 2012, she received the lifetime Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association for her contributions to writing for teenagers. Two of the five novels in the series were named the year's best English-language book with an "authentic Welsh background" by the Welsh Books Council in the 1970s.

Born
1935
Known for
The Dark Is Rising Sequence

Series by Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising Sequence

6 books in order · 1975–2002

  1. Cover of Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark Is Rising #1)

    Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark Is Rising #1)

    1988 · Susan Cooper

    On holiday in Cornwall, the three Drew children discover an ancient map in the attic of the house where they are staying, knowing immediately it is…

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  2. Cover of The dark is rising

    The dark is rising

    2002 · Susan Cooper

    The Dark Is Rising (1973) is a novel written by Susan Cooper. On his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers that he is the last of the Old Ones,…

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  3. Cover of Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising #3)

    Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising #3)

    1985 · Susan Cooper

    Simon, Jane, and Barney are enlisted by their mysterious great-uncle to recover a priceless golden grail stolen by the forces of evil—Dark. They…

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  4. Cover of The Grey King (The Dark is Rising #4)

    The Grey King (The Dark is Rising #4)

    1975 · Susan Cooper

    With the final battle between the Light and the Dark approaching, Will embarks on a quest to seek aid. He must find a magical harp hidden in the…

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  5. Cover of Silver on the Tree (The Dark Is Rising #5)

    Silver on the Tree (The Dark Is Rising #5)

    1979 · Susan Cooper

    In this 1977 novel by Susan Cooper, the Dark makes its last and greatest bid to control the world. Will Stanton, last-born of the immortal Old Ones,…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Susan Cooper written?

We list 6 books by Susan Cooper across 1 series, published between 1975–2002 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Susan Cooper's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark Is Rising #1).” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Susan Cooper's books?

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